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The historic depot, originally built in 1884 by the East Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia Railway, once served as a crucial transportation hub for cotton, iron, and passengers, helping to drive Oxford’s economic development through the years.
Charlotte Hubbard, owner of the renowned Hubbard’s Off Main restaurant, led a significant renovation project to breathe new life into the depot. Working in close partnership with the Alabama Historical Commission, Hubbard ensured that the restoration followed strict preservation guidelines, allowing Spring Street Station to become the first Oxford business to take advantage of the Alabama Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit.
The project was also supported by Historic Main Street Oxford, Jay Jenkins Architecture, McWhorter Construction and Company, Opportunity Alabama, Southern Development Council, and Southern States Bank.
“The depot’s location in downtown, surrounded by charming shops and the Oxford Performing Arts Center, will create a one-of-a-kind experience for our community,” Hubbard remarked.
Spring Street Station’s menu combines “upscale fast food” with unique offerings like gourmet burgers, wings, and hot dogs with specialty toppings, all priced competitively. The venue also features a stage for live music, providing a platform for local young artists to perform and adding a dynamic cultural aspect to Oxford’s downtown.
Hunter Gentry, director of Historic Main Street Oxford, highlighted the positive impact on the community: “We’re excited to see Spring Street Station join the growing list of businesses that are restoring and revitalizing our downtown’s historic properties while infusing them with fresh, modern energy.”
With this new chapter, Spring Street Station is poised to become a cornerstone of Oxford’s revitalized downtown, blending the area’s rich history with the vibrancy of modern-day life.
